Biography of popular English composer Leslie Stuart (Robert Morley), who rose to fame through performances of his songs by the tenor Ellaline Terriss (Dorothy Hyson). The peak of Stuart's success in the early 1900s is followed by poverty and obscurity with the arriving Jazz Age. In debtor's prison, Stuart is rescued by friends from happier times, and achieves a comeback in British music halls shortly before his death.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Robert MorleyTom Barrett / Leslie Stuart | Tom Barrett / Leslie Stuart |
 Emlyn WilliamsBob Slater | Bob Slater |
 Dorothy HysonEllaline Terriss | Ellaline Terriss |
| TTom E. FinglassEugene Stratton | Eugene Stratton |
 Nicholas PhippsEarl of Potter | Earl of Potter |
 Gertrude MusgrovePolly Potter | Polly Potter |
| CCharles LefeauxMr. Carr | Mr. Carr |
 Allan JeayesSignor Folli | Signor Folli |
| CCharles VictorPat Barrett | Pat Barrett |
 Maire O'NeillMrs. Barrett | Mrs. Barrett |
| MMaurice KellyYoung Tom Barrett | Young Tom Barrett |
 Roddy McDowallYoung Bob Slater | Young Bob Slater |
| MMuriel GeorgeLandlady (Manchester) | Landlady (Manchester) |
 Mary MerrallLandlady (London) | Landlady (London) |
| GGeorge SpenceRemoval Man The Proud Valley | Removal Man The Proud Valley |